Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Raja Sawhney, MD

Otolaryngology · Brooksville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
17222 HOSPITAL BLVD STE 346, Brooksville, FL 34601
3527963334
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1962612184 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Sawhney from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sawhney

Dr. Raja Sawhney is an otolaryngology in Brooksville, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sawhney performed 1,720 Medicare services across 1,489 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sawhney received a total of $24,087 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 61 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sawhney is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 40% volume in FL$ $24,087 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,720
Medicare services
Top 40% in FL for otolaryngology
1,489
Unique beneficiaries
$251
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~96 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm352$185$751
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm340$357$1,174
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm246$96$606
Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm222$312$1,056
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm97$110$696
Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm50$388$1,243
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 1.1-2.5 cm40$296$966
Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less39$581$1,923
Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, each additional 5.0 cm or less34$101$320
Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 1.1-2.5 cm31$327$1,059
Complicated repair of wound of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm30$294$986
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 125$27$166
Skin biopsy, tangential23$39$249
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)22$44$140
Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm21$70$426
Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20.0 sq cm or less21$782$2,491
Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm19$78$492
Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm19$779$2,482
Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less18$596$1,898
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, each additional 5.0 cm or less16$133$423
Complicated repair of wound of trunk, each additional 5.0 cm or less15$92$293
Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm14$198$768
Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm14$689$2,304
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less12$196$652
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$24,087
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,441/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for otolaryngology
19
Companies
61
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$23,188 (96.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$898 (3.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,289
2023
$102
2022
$2,563
2021
$2,797
2020
$2,569
2019
$5,503
2018
$8,263

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Synthes GmbH
$23,188
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$269
AXOGEN
$64
Stryker Corporation
$56
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$54
ABBVIE INC.
$53
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$51
Kerecis Limited
$49
Acclarent, Inc
$48
Organogenesis Inc.
$44
Amgen Inc.
$41
Biofrontera Inc.
$38
ConvaTec Inc.
$26
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
LEO Pharma Inc.
$19
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$16
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$16
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 97.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AMELUZ · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · CLARIFIX CRYOTHERAPY DEVICE · HUMIRA · ILUMYA · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Ilumya · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LATERA · LIBTAYO · NUZYRA · Otezla · Puraply · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · StealthStation · TruDi Navigation System · VALCHLOR
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (96%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in otolaryngology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for otolaryngology in FL.

Equivalent to $1,400 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologys within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
6.0
County median income
$63,193
Nearest hospital
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL BROOKSVILLE
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Sawhney is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 4%), with 18 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Sawhney experienced with intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sawhney performed 352 intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Sawhney receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sawhney received a total of $24,087 from 19 companies across 61 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Sawhney's costs compare to other otolaryngologys in Brooksville?
Dr. Sawhney's average Medicare payment per service is $251. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Sawhney) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →